高中英语上外版（2020）必修 第二册Unit 3 Food优秀学案设计

高中英语 上教版 高一年级 必修二

第三单元 Progress? 第七课时（教师版）

课题：Cultural focus I: All you need to know about English

课时学习目标：

         通过阅读选择副标题，理解文章主旨大意；

         了解并简述英语语言的发展历史；

         表述英语语言全球化所带来的影响。

1.  Pre-reading

         What do you expect to know about English?

(students’ answers for reference)

—The history of English

—The use of English

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II. While-reading

         Study subheadings a-e, and match them to the paragraphs. Write the letters in the blanks (P54)

a. What’s next for English?

b. How did it become a world language?

c. Why English?

d. What is English, anyway?

e. How many English speakers are there altogether?

         Complete the timeline according to the passage.

         What can we finally conclude about the English language from paragraphs 3-5?

(student’s answers for reference)

The development of the English language is influenced by people’s migration.

The English language developed from many other languages.

English has a positive impact on people’s lives.

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III. Post-reading

Give a presentation to your class. The topic : English as a global language

Your presentation should include:

       some facts of the use of English

       a brief introduction of the development of English

       some effects English will have on people’s lives

(students’ answers for reference)

English is considered as a global language today. About 1.5 billion people around the world presently speak English. English is so helpful that English translations are almost everywhere to be seen. In addition, English is an official language in over 50 different countries.

Historically, English developed from different types of Germanic languages when Anglo-Saxons arrived in England in the 5th century. Also, English was influenced by many other languages, such as French and Latin. It spread rapidly to the whole world between the 11th and the 20th century because of worldwide migration and international exchange.

There is no doubt that English as a global language is here to stay. However, going global can sometimes be disappointing. It may become a threat of some particular languages and cultures.

It is generally assumed that there is a great need for a global language, but it also provides us with a lot of food for thought.

III. Interaction

Nowadays, many young people don’t speak the dialect of their hometown. For example, many students in Shanghai don’t know how to speak Shanghai dialect. Therefore, many people are afraid of the loss of Shanghai dialect. What can we do to protect the diversity of dialects?

- from the perspective of governments

- from the perspective of schools

- from the perspective of students

(students’ answers for reference)

From the perspective of government: It is very necessary make policies to protect local dialects. For example, a large number translations can be used in the public places such as in TV programs and on buses.

From the perspective of schools: Some certain school time, such as in some extracurricular activities, should be dedicated to using the local dialect. Some lectures can be delivered to raise students’ awareness of protecting the dialect.

From the perspective of students: In order to protect the local dialect, we should be exposed to it as much as possible. When we are having a family get-together, it’s better to speak the local dialect to have a better communication with family members, especially with the old.

IV. Assignments

1. Listen to the recording and read the passage aloud at least twice.

2. Finish the exercise on page 56 in the textbook.

3. Finish the exercises on page 34-36 in the workbook.